Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-02
LETTER FROM pARNAssUs.

| DEATH AND BURIAL OF, MRS. SARAH JANE
| WHITMoRE-REv. JOHN A. PREsToN-REv. 8
| SANaER-REv. r. 8. CUNNrNGHAM-MRs.
| ANNIE SBITH-MARRIAGE OF GEO. G. SHULTz
| MRS. MARGARET DoNAGHE--MR. JOHN
| HARMAN-MIss BETTE HAMRICK AND MRS
| BELLE KELLER-MIss KATE SrovER-MIss
| LIZZIE McNAIR--HEALTH OF THE CoMMUN-
| ITY.
The remains Of Mrs. Sarah Jane, wife Of Mrs.
B. F. WhItmore, were brought to this place for
| interment on the Goth ult. She died on the 24tb
ult at the residence of her husband near Ham,
mond Chapel, short distance from your city.
The deceased was the Oldest daughter of Thorn
as Hamrick, deceased, and niece of Mr.. J. A.
Hamrick. Of this place. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. r. 8. Cunningham.
pastor OF the M. E. Church South, Of which
| church she had for many years been devoted
member. The deceased was an amiable and ex
cellent lady, beloved by all who knew her. The
pall-bearers were Messrs. J. A. Fauver. Reeves
Gait, A, McComb, M. TisselI. - stump and
VIM. Baxter
On the 22nd and 2Srd ult., Rev. ]. A. Preston
pastor of Thinking Spring Church, conducteo
services at Union Presbyterian church, and on
Saturday night OF END, preached at the NJ. E.
Church South at this place.
Large, appreciative and attentive audiences
gathered to hear this eminent divine, who is
full of the Holy Spirit. He breaches the
word" breaches it clearly. tenderly. vigorous
ly, with the demonstration and power of the
Holy Ghost. Two members we're added to the
church during these services. This church has
a wide field of usefulness and good prospect
of a steady increase in numbers and influence,
and has been without pastor for some months.
Steps have been taken by the congregation to
have the pulpit regularly supplied.
Rev. 8. Sanger. of Bridgewatea, is conducting
a series of meetings at Elk Run German Bap-
list Church.
Rev. R. s. Cunninghom, pastor Of the NJ. E.
Church South of this district. is conducting q
pretracted meeting at Mt. Sidney.
The sad death recorded in the Abilence,
Kansas. paper OF a young lady near Topeka on
the Kansas Pacific train on her way to staun-
ton, Va, was Mrs. Annie Smith, daughter Of
Mrs. Jennie Cook, an aged widow lady who
resides near jennings Gap In this county
About year ego. Mrs. Smith left this county
with her husband, to whom she had shortly
before been married. for the west Her husband
deserted her in Kansas and, being In destitute
circumstances, she obtained employment
Finding her hes.lth rapidly declining. she was
placed on the train at her urgent request to
come home to die.
Mr.. George G. Shultz. one Of our most respect
ed citizens and supposed to be a confirmed
bachelor. was recently married to Miss Virgin
Ia Beeson, of Goshen Bridge, Va. The happy
pair have made successful launch and every
one wishes them safe and prosperous voyage
1t affords me pleasure to state that Mrs. Mar.
garet Donaghe, who has been i'll for some time
Is now recovering. This will be gratifying in
formation to her many friends who have felt
great solicitude about her condition.
Mr.. John Hartman. of West Va, has been in
our vicinity for several days, and has bought
about 200 head OF fine cattle.
Miss Bette Hamrick has returned from a
visit to her friend, Mrs. Belle Keller, of Ra-
phine. Mrs. z. returned with Miss Il, and is en-
joying visit among her relatives and friends
Miss Kate Slower. of your city, paid flying
visit to friends in our village last week.
Miss Lizzie McNair, an employee OF the East
crn L. Asylum, is visiting friends here.
The health of our community is excellent.
Don't forget that Shirley & TAYLOR
have commenced their usual ClOsing.Out
Sale. Goods must be sold to make room for
Spring Stock. feb2-4t